Western Heights

Rotorua

Photo by Jan Hammond
Photo by Jan Hammond
Photo by Jan Hammond
Photo by Jan Hammond

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua showing a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views

Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua which includes a river or creek, rainforest and indigenous culture

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua showing night scenes and markets

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Things to do

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

P1,511
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

P4,199
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

P2,183
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

P2,584
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour

Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour

P5,710
per adult
Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

P1,243
per adult
Cultural Performance
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Top hotels in Western Heights

2 Double 1 Sofa bed chalet unit B

2 Double 1 Sofa bed chalet unit B

2 out of 5
9 Steeles Ln, B, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
The price is P6,336 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P6,336
P7,286 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this chalet in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa are located nearby.
2 Double 1 Sofa bed chalet unit B
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P4,396 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
P4,396
P5,055 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,026 reviews)
"Reception, bar and restaurant are all nice, but lots of other areas of the hotel are fairly tired looking. Rooms are a good size with comfy beds and decent enough standard. Buffet breakfast was good with lots of choice. Pool is good, but quite small for the size of the hotel so was packed when we ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P5,537 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P5,537
P6,368 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"No parking on site. Spa and pool closed"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is P5,211 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
P5,211
P5,992 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Ask for one of the new rooms
"I love the new rooms. Great layout for business travel with a desk that looks out to the view and nicely decorated. I like how the hot pools are adults only. Perfect to unwind after a busy working day. Definitely be sure to get a new room, as the old rooms are getting a bit tired."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P4,247 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
P4,247
P4,884 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (253 reviews)
"Staff were happy and very helpful.. cleanliness was average behind the beds hadn’t been vacuumed or skirtings dusted and the bathroom could of been better cleaning wise but overall was a good stay 😊"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is P3,790 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P3,790
P4,358 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"nice big beds."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Western Heights

Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park which includes rides as well as a small group of people

Fairy Springs

If you're spending some time in Fairy Springs, Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park are top sights worth seeing.

Fairy Springs
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Mangakakahi

When in Mangakakahi, you can plan a visit to Kuirau Park and Eat Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mangakakahi
Mitai Maori Village

Kawaha Point

River views, spas, and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.

Kawaha Point
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Koutu

If you're spending some time in Koutu, Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Koutu
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Victoria

Victoria might not have many top sights, but Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Victoria

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